Rabu, 09 Desember 2015

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) is looking for highly qualified candidates with bachelor’s or master’s
degrees to apply for our ISTScholar PhD program. We offer fully-funded
PhD positions in biology, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science,
physics, and data science, in a world-class research environment on the
outskirts of Vienna.Our PhD program is characterized by modern comprehensive training
with a special focus on interdisciplinarity, close mentoring by
outstanding faculty within small research groups, and access to
excellent facilities. Students spend the first year completing
coursework and rotations before choosing a thesis group. Our PhD
graduates have gone on to top positions in academia and industry all
over the world.IST Austria offers internationally competitive PhD salaries co-funded by an EU Marie Curie-Sklodowska grant supporting 4-5 years of study. Applicants must hold either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field of study. We expect to hire between 30-40 PhD candidates for the 2016 admissions round.The application deadline is January 8, 2016 (11:59PM CET), for a PhD start date in September 2016.Apply now:http://ist.ac.at/en/graduate-school/applications/To find out more about the IST Austria Graduate School, see: http://ist.ac.at/en/graduate-schoolVisit us on the Student Open Day, Nov 20, 2015. Register by Nov 18, 2015: http://ist.ac.at/studentopenday

Subject Areas

We invite PhD applications in the following subject areas:Biology

Biochemistry

Biophysics

Cell and Developmental Biology

Evolutionary Biology

Structural Biology

Systems Biology

Computer Science

Algorithms

Computer Graphics

Computer Vision

Cryptography

Machine Learning

Theoretical Computer Science

Data Science & ComputationMathematics

Analysis

Discrete Mathematics

Geometry / Topology

Mathematical Physics

Probability Theory and Stochastics

Statistics

Neuroscience

Cellular Neuroscience

Developmental Neuroscience

Molecular Neuroscience

Structural Neuroscience

Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience

Physics

Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Biophysics

Fluid Dynamics / Turbulence

Mathematical Physics

Quantum Physics

Solid State Physics

About IST Austria

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) is a
multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to cutting-edge basic
research in the natural, mathematical, and computer sciences. The
Institute is located in the city of Klosterneuburg, 18 km from the
center of Vienna.IST Austria was established jointly by the federal government of
Austria and the provincial government of Lower Austria and inaugurated
in 2009. At the end of 2015, 40 professors and a total of 500 employees
from 51 different countries worked on campus. The development plans of
IST Austria allow for a growth to 90 research groups and more than 1000
employees by 2026, who will conduct research in an international,
state-of-the-art environment.The President of the Institute is Thomas A. Henzinger, a computer
scientist and former professor of the University of California at
Berkeley and the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland.IST Austria offers excellent infrastructure, an English-speaking,
internationally diverse community, and proximity to Vienna, consistently
ranked as one of the most desirable cities to live in in the world.

When should I apply?

IST Austria processes applications to its PhD program once a year, in January.
All admitted students start the program the following September.The online application form for 2016 admissions can be found here: https://students.app.ist.ac.at/.The application deadline is January 8, 2016 11:59PM CET,
for a PhD start date in September 2016. All application files must be
received by the application deadline. Reference letters must be received
by January 15, 2016 11:59PM CET.

Who is eligible?

Highly qualified students from all disciplines of the natural
sciences, mathematics, computer sciences, and any related
interdisciplinary areas, who are committed to pursuing their scientific
career in an international research environment, are invited to apply.All applicants must hold a master’s or bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent), or anticipate the completion of the degree
before September 2016. Participating students are expected to be
proficient in written and oral English.IST Austria is committed to equality and diversity. In particular, female applicants are encouraged to apply.

What are the selection criteria?

The main criterion for the selection of students is scientific excellence and promise.Scientific excellence and promise is judged on the basis of undergraduate performance, reference letters, and statement of purpose:Undergraduate performance is evaluated based on the quality of the
undergraduate program, overall grades, grades in specific
fields/courses, and other scientific distinctions (e.g. publications,
seminar talks or presentations at conferences).Reference letters are evaluated in terms of how strongly professors
or senior scientists who know the candidate well support the candidate’s
application for the PhD program.The statement of purpose should reveal the candidate’s knowledge of
the big questions in the field and will be evaluated regarding the
preparedness, motivation, and potential of the candidate.The selection committee will also consider the candidate’s background and diversity.
This criterion is broad in scope and considers the degree to which the
candidate’s background will enrich the scientific culture of the
Institute. Factors include international mobility, interdisciplinarity,
collaborations and completed internships, transferable skills such as
experience in managing projects and working in teams, teaching, and
English language and communication skills.All applications will be considered holistically with regard to these selection criteria.Candidates for fields outside of IST Austria’s research portfolio will not be considered.

What documents do I need?

To complete your application, you will need the following:1. Your resume/CV: include

a. your educational history since high school

b. relevant work experience

c. additional qualifications

d. list of publications (if any)

e. scholarships, awards, etc. (if any)

2. Statement of purpose: a 1-2 page essay in which you explain

a. Why you want to enter our PhD program

b. The research area(s) you find the most interesting

c. Which professor(s) you may be interested in studying with

3. Three referees who taught or supervised your work in academic setting:
you will need to enter

a. their names

b. institutions, and

c. email addresses

You will need to submit these using our online application form. The
online application form for 2016 admissions can be found here: https://students.app.ist.ac.at/The deadline for submission is January 8, 2016 11:59PM CET.
All application files and names of referees should be submitted by this
date. Your referees have until January 15, 2016 11:59PM CET, to submit
their reference letters. Documents received after the deadline will not
be considered in the review process.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at gradschool@ist.ac.at.The ISTScholar PhD program has received funding from the European
Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie
Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 665385. For more information, see: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/